Bob Catley - Middle Earth

Facts Magnum formed in 1972 and consisted of Bob Catley and Tony Clarkin. Their biggest success in the early years came with Jeff Glixman producing Chase The Dragon (1982). Their breakthrough album arrived in 1985 with On a Storyteller's Night. The success continued with Roger Taylor (Queen) producing Vigilante in 1986, the top 5 album Wings of Heaven in 1988, and Keith Olsen producing Goodnight L.A. in 1990. Afterward, Clarkin decided he wanted tighter control over the band, which split up and formed Hard Rain in 1995. Clarkin pursued a more pop-oriented direction, and this direction did not suit Catley, which eventually led to his debut solo album, The Tower, written entirely by Gary Hughes of Ten, who chose to stay in the same style as classic Magnum. Bob and Gary reunited for the follow-up Legends. Middle Earth again features Gary's lyrics. The band consists mostly of members of Ten, and the drum stool is taken by